GRE Word List - 1

introspection philanthropist antidote strive ambidextrous retrospective precursors introvert gerontocracy ambiguous braggart aggravate entice alleviate adorn equilibrium abhor connote endeavor agile renovate curriculum malevolent amalgamate xenophile (zen-uhfahyl) drowsiness stray disrobe acumen suffocate sporadic scent sequence audacious affinity examining one's own thoughts and feelings one who loves mankind medicine used against a poison or a disease to make great efforts, to struggle able to use the left hand or the right equally well Looking back on past a person or thing that precedes, as in a process or job. one who turns towards himself government ruled by old people doubtful; uncertain boastful make worse; irritate attract, lure make (pain) easier to bear add beauty; decorate state of being balanced to hate; to detest Suggest or imply in addition to the precise, literal meaning to make an effort, to try very hard active; quick-moving restore something to better condition course of study malicious; evil; having or showing ill will mix; combine; unite societies a person who is attracted to foreign peoples cultures feeling sleepy half asleep wander lose one's way undress Keen, quick, accurate insight or judgment cause or have difficulty in breathing happening from time to time smell (especially pleasant) succession connected line of Bold close connection; relationship

animosity heterogeneous fragile legacy massacre appease submerge adulteration combustion premature shunned anguish apt conceal grumble indigenous offhand loll correlate somersault abscond edible extinguish inquest surcharge accolade conjoin timid opaqueness disallow abide impermeable console warrant acclaimed extinct reminiscent

strong dislike made up of different kinds easily injured broken or destroyed Bequest or inheritance cruel killing of a large number of people make quiet or calm put under water liquid sink out of sight making unpure; poorer in quality process of burning doing or happening something before the right time avoided, kept away from severe suffering well-suited; quick-witted hide keep secret to complain native Without preparation or forethought rest to sit or stand in a lazy way hang (dog's tongue) have a mutual relation rolling backward or forward (not sideways) movement to go away suddenly (to avoid arrest) fit to be eaten/not poisonous end the existence of/wipe or put out Legal or judicial inquiry, especially before a jury and especially made by a coroner into the cause of someone.s death additional load/charge praise; approval to join together shy easily frightened dullness/not allowing light to pass through refuse to allow or accept as a correct be faithful; to endure that cannot be permeated give comfort or sympathy to authority written order guarantee welcomed with shouts and approval no longer active suggest something in the past

catalyst embezzle shallow clientele brittle negligent affable salvage moribund relapse dangle ascend asterisk yarn arrogance divergence allegiance vigorous dwarf livid rejuvenation fragrant judicious hospitable odor scribble ameliorate poseur sawdust narcissism dullard succumb sluggard flop ingest reiterate derivative defer

substance that causes speeding up use in a wrong way for one's own benefit little depth; not earnest customers easily broken taking too little care polite and friendly the saving of property from loss in a dying state; near death fall back again hand or swing loosely go or come up the mark * (e.g.. omitted letters) tale story fibers for knitting proud; superior manner of behaviour getting farther apart from a point duty support loyalty strong energetic person much smaller the usual size Furiously angry, enraged becoming young in nature or appearance sweet-smelling sound in judgment; wise liking to give hospitality smell write hastily improve; make better a person who attempts to impress by acting unlike himself tiny bits of wood Self-love a stupid, insensitive person yield, die lazy slow-moving person fail/move/fall clumsily take in by swallowing say or do again several times unoriginal; obtained from another source postpone

eloquence clot commuter weigh steeply torque benefactor moderation plea invincible enduring flimsy tadpole turmoil sanity cryptic gallant endorse sponge volatile alloy reconcile fission commemorate gait dormant shard chisel encapsulate complaisant grievous hypocrisy enzyme eradicate infuriate Lambaste sanction engulf

fluent speaking skillful use of language half-solid lump formed from liquid person who travels regularly measure hoe heavy something is rising or falling sharply twisting force causing rotation person who has given help quality of being limited; not extreme request too strong to be defeated lasting lacking solidarity, strength form of a frog when it leaves the egg trouble disturbance health of mind soundness of judgment secret with a hidden meaning brave,behaves well with women write one's name on the back of porous rubber for washing live at once expense changeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive to debase by mixing with something inferior settle a quarrel restore peace splitting or division (esp. of cells) keep the memory of a manner of walking, stepping, or running in a state of inactivity but awaiting development A piece of broken pottery steel tool for shaping materials enclose in capsule trying to please; obliging causing grief or pain; serious dire grave falsely making oneself appear to be good catalyst get rid of pull up by the roots fill with fury or rage attack verbally approval (by authority) penalty swallow up

euphoria renowned colloquial evoke mischievous implicit abysmal dote riddle misogynist disproof sadastic impromptu inclined erratic meticulous ambivalent pertain auxiliary constrict luminary ossified tonic perish presentiment indistinct dupe abstruse turbulence connoisseur aberration extralegal pest parenthesis sophisticated ail limp arcane

elation state of pleasant excitement celebrated; famous involving or using conversation. call up bring out harmful; causing mischief implied though; not plainly expressed extreme bad show much fondness center one's attention puzzling person or thing one who hates women/females proof to the contrary Cruel without preparation directing the mind in a certain direction irregular in behaviour or opinion giving great attention to details having both of two contrary meanings belong as a part have reference helping; supporting make tight or smaller star; light-giving body turned to bone; hardened like bone; Inflexible something giving strength or energy be destroyed decay anticipatory fear; premonition not easily heard; seen clearly marked cheat make a fool of difficult to comprehend; obscure being uncontrollably violent a person with good judgement (e.g.. in art) straying away from what is normal outside the law destructive thing or a person who is nuisance sentence within another one something separated complex; subtle; refined to cause pain, uneasiness, or trouble to. lacking strength; walking unevenly known or understood by very few

mite edify recuperate satiate yeoman fidelity pluck perjury paradigm gullible sobriety tractable writ mesmerize predominate articulate fleet solvent dislodge partisan spear vivacious beguile coagulation foolproof liberality elaborate brass permeate malleable suffice lampoon immutable forgery patron cordial retrograde cumbersome

A very small amount, portion, or particle instruct; correct morally become strong after illness loss exhaustion satisfy fully man owning small estate; middle-class farmer loyalty accuracy pull the feathers off pick (e.g.. flowers) willful FALSE statement unlawful act a model example or pattern easily gulled quality or condition of being sober easily controlled or guided written order hypnotize have more power than others speak distinctly; connect by joints number of ships; quick-moving of the power of forming a solution move force from the place occupied one-sided committed to a party biased or prejudiced weapon with a metal point on a long shaft lively high-spirited mislead or delude; cheat; pass time change to a thick and solid state incapable of failure or error free giving; generosity worked out with much care in great detail yellow metal (mixing copper and zinc) spread into every part of yielding easily shaped; moldable; adapting be enough publicly mock or ridicule that cannot be changed counterfeit regular customer person who gives support warm and sincere receding burdensome; heavy and awkward to carry

sheath repel unscathed superimpose boisterous implosion centurion knit pivotal enigma buoyant jabber treacherous bewilder stride garrulous redeem calipers impede resuscitation apartheid concur indulgent recitals woo misanthrope evasive eulogy foster pilferer refine dexterity bogus incongruous multifarious skit repulsive hapless

cover for the blade of a weapon or a tool refuse to accept/cause dislike unharmed unhurt put something on the top noisy; restraint collapse; bursting inward leader of a unit of 100 soldiers draw together; unite firmly of great importance (others depend on it) something that is puzzling able to float; light-hearted talk excitedly; utter rapidly not to be trusted, perfidious puzzle; confuse walk with long steps too talkative get back by payment compensate metal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument hinder; get in the way of coming back to consciousness brutal racial discrimination agree in opinion happen together inclined to indulge a number of performance of music try to win person who hates mankind tending to evade formal praise panegyric nurture; care for to steal, especially in small quantities make or become pure cultural skill (esp. in handling) sham; counterfeit; not genuine out of place; not in harmony or agreement varied; motley; greatly diversified short piece of humorous writing causing a feeling of disgust unlucky

convoluted indefatigability fawn wince feud cognizant substantiation euthanasia

complicated;coiled; twisted not easily exhaustible; tirelessness To seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious show bodily or mental pain bitter quarrel over a long period of time being fully aware of giving facts to support (statement) easy and painless death

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irate underbid alcove frantic peccadillo pervade decree concoct turquoise miser valiant derogatory tarnished reverent imminent voluptuous suppress irrevocable soggy vindictive wanton pinch earthenware unearth savor hoax vitriolic angry make a lower bid then somebody else recess/partially enclosed place wildly excited with joy; pain; anxiety small sin small weakness in one's character spread through every part of order given by authority invent, prepare by mixing together greenish-blue precious stone person who loves wealth and spends little brave insulting; tending to damage lost brightness feeling or showing deep respect likely to come or happen soon arousing sensual pleasures prevent from being known put an end to final and unalterable heavy with water having a desire to revenge unrestrained; willfully malicious; unchaste be too tight take between the thumb and finger dishes made of baked clay discover and bring to light taste flavor something mischievous trick played to deceive corrosive; sarcastic

loquacious defiance candid warmonger gust coalescing precursory counterfeit gush quandary chortle compunction plunge revere swerve abraded punitive dawdler noxious torment squander exculpate stifled antithetical deplete apropos recompense coerce aseptic implacable holster proliferate propagation personable reciprocity vigilance distraught ineptitude

talkative; garrulous open disobedience or resistance frank; straight-forward person who stirs up war outburst of feeling; sudden rain wind fire etc. coming together and uniting into one substance preliminary; anticipating forgery burst out suddenly/talk ardently state of doubt or perplexity loud chuckle of pleasure or amusement feeling of regret for one's action move quickly suddenly and with force have deep respect for change direction suddenly rubbed off; worn away by friction Punishing person who is slow waste of time harmful severe pain or suffering spend wastefully to clear from a charge of guilt suppressed, kept back direct opposing use until none remains by the way make payment to reward punish compel to force to make obedient surgically clean incapable of being placated; unpleasable leather case for a pistol grow reproduce by rapid multification increasing the number; spreading; extending pleasing in appearance attractive granting of privileges in return for similar watchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order distracted violently upset in mind quality of being unskillful

lustrous condense extol forestall stipulate lament provoke plummet subpoena accrue idolatry apprehensive nihilism soot valorous complaisance illicit viscous aversion haughty concord latent topple supersede entangle variegate inept deviance enunciate polemic pristine impediment floe malevolence prevalent undermine arduous slack

being bright; polished increase in density strength make laconic to praise highly prevent by taking action in advance; preempt state or put forward as a necessary condition show feeling of great sorrow make angry vax fall plunge steeply written order requiring a person to appear in a low court accumulate excessive admiration of grasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future total rejection of all religious and moral beliefs black powder in smoke brave tending to comply obliging willingness to please unlawful; forbidden sticky/semi-fluid strong dislike arrogant; conceited agreement or harmony present but not yet active; developed or visible be unsteady and overturn take the place of put into difficulties To mark with different shade or colors unskillful; said or done at the wrong time being different in moral standards (from normal) pronounce (words)/express a theory a controversial argument / a person engaged in such an argument primitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated something that hinders (e.g. stammer) a sheet of floating ice wishing to do evil common weaken gradually at the base make something under steep difficult ascent; laborious sluggish; dull; not tight

calisthenics placate palate regicide iconoclast pungency aloof indomitable finesse whimsical tamper recluse hush felon frugal shun mendacious apprise muffler bigot imperative enthral smolder dismal perilous lavish trickle diabolical vehemence disencumber impending stickler stigma avow castigation benevolence incessant squat

exercises to develop strong bodies soothe pacify calm roof of the mouth; sense of taste crime of killing a king person who attacks popular beliefs sharpness stinging quality reserved; indifferent not easily discouraged or subdued delicate way of dealing with a situation full of odd and fanciful ideas interfere with person who lives alone and avoids people make or become silent person guilty of murder careful; economical keep away from avoid lying; habitually dishonest give notice to inform cloth worn round the neck; silencer stubborn; narrow-minded person urgent; essential take the whole attention, enslave burn slowly without flame sad; gloomy; miserable dangerous giving or producing freely liberally or generously flow in drops having the qualities of a devil forcefulness free from encumbrance imminent; about to happen; expected person who insists on importance of something mark of shame or disgrace admit; declare openly severe punishment wish or activity in doing good Constant crouch/settle without permission

indulge gratify; give way to satisfy allow oneself deter discourage hinder incredulous skeptical; unwilling to believe tenacity firmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on exuberance state of growing vigorously being full of life apostate one who abandons long-held religious or political convictions gist the point general sense transient temporary fleeting connotation suggestion in addition to engrave impress deeply berate scold sharply conciliatory reconciling; soothing; comforting; mollifying subdue overcome bring under control soar rise fly high empirical relying on experiment procrastination keeping on putting off tassel bunch of threads immaculate pure; faultless astute clever quick at seeing to get an advantage flaunting show off complacently impair worsen; diminish in value prone prostrate; inclined to (undesirable things) coy shy/modest (especially of a girl) pillage plunder (especially in war) incorrigibility cannot be cured or corrected extrovert cheerful person approbation approval efface rub or wipe out, obliterate taciturn unspoken, silent mollify make calmer or quieter exorbitant much too high or great sober self-controlled truce (agreement) stop of fighting for a time conviction convincing firm belief bolster give greatly needed support precepts rules establishing standards of conduct castigate to chastise; correct by punishing curtail make shorter then was planned

fallacious espouse nonchalant flamboyant gorge vex grandiloquent poncho impassive pitfall coddle inscrutable shrill arboreal boorish lull timorous imperturbable perch prudence cohort sagacious ignoble intersperse oblivious rescind nebulous disseminate heed laudatory bask fluke ebullient pliant endearing precarious inferno palpitate

based on error To take in marriage not having interest brightly colored; florid eat greedily/narrow opening with a stream annoy distress trouble using pompous words large piece of cloth unmoved; feeling no sign of passion covered hole as a trap unsuspected danger treat with care and tenderness incapable of being discovered or understood sharp; piercing of connected with trees crude; rude become quiet or less active fearful timid afraid calm not capable of being excited take up a high position careful forethought a group or band of people having sound judgment; perceptive; wise like a sage not noble; inferior place here and there unaware; having no memory repeal/annul/cancel cloud-like; hazy; vague; indistinct distribute (esp. ideas) attention/give notice to expressing or giving praise in enjoy warmth and light lucky; stroke overflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement easily bent making dear or liked uncertain risky dangerous hell tremble beat rapidly and irregularly

embellish ominous fluster matriculation susceptibility graze quell divulge dubious malapropism maverick irascible incise ostracism ambrosial sidestep extort cling epitome arabesque ferocity cantankerous chaste corroboration expurgate insensible garner fidget impervious rift efficacy Conduce attune convoke enmity credulous palpability plead

make beautiful threatening make nervous or confused be admitted enter a university as a student sensitiveness touch or scrape lightly in passing suppress subdue make known something secret feeling doubt misuse of a word (for one that resembles it) rebel; nonconformist irritable; easily angered engrave; make a cut in shut out from society refuse to meet talk extremely pleasing to taste step to one side obtain by threats violence to resist separation brief summary representative example a typical model a complex ornate design savage cruelty bad-tempered/quarrelsome pure additional strengthening evidence to remove obscenity purify censor unconscious; unresponsive; unaffected to gather and save to store up move restlessly make nervous not allowing to pass through (of materials) split crack dissension production of a desired result To bring about bring into harmony call together summon hatred being an enemy ready to believe things can be felt or touched address a court of law as an advocate

feral gourmand morbid superfluous equipoise veer benign lackluster chastisement breach rarefy dissent neophyte reticence pious

Existing in a wild or untamed state a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess diseased; unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas) more then is needed or wanted equal distribution of weight equilibrium change direction kind and gentle (of eyes) dull punishment opening; broken place; breaking to make thin to make less dense to purify or refine have a different opinion refuse to assent person who has been converted to a belief uncommunicativeness dutiful to parents; devoted to religion

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disingenuous encumbrance obtain morose gloat quirk extempore disparate regale scorch perpetrate foil salubrious malinger grouse Palpable discern waffle transitory perfunctory sophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning burden things that get on the way of to be established accepted or customary ill-tempered; unsocial over look at with selfish delight habit or action peculiar to something without previous thought or preparation essentially different to delight or entertain to feast become discolored/dry up/go at high speed be guilty commit (a crime) prevent from carrying out healthful to fake illness or injury in order to shirk a duty Complain or grumble (verb) Obvious see with an effort but clearly talk vaguely and without much result brief done as a duty without care

pundit extant mundane deluge visceral lachrymose ascribe sullied exscind temerity extenuate grovel collusion squalid undulate fagged shrewd hollow harbinger august conspicuous epiphany rife evince Pastiche gaucherie snare rancorous finical mellifluous macabre uncouth amortize obviate levity ascetic delineate

pedant authority on a subject still in existence worldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday great flood heavy rush of water of the internal organs of the body causing tears; tearful consider to be the origin of or belonging to to be stained or discredited to cut out cut away boldness brashness intrepidness reduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse crawl; humble oneself secret agreement for a deceitful purpose foul filthy to move in wavelike fashion fluctuate too tired astute; showing sound judgement not soled with hole One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner. majestic; venerable easily seen remarkable A Christian feast celebrating the manifestation of the divine nature of Jesus to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi. widespread to show clearly to indicate work (usually artistic) which imitates socially awkward; tactless behavior trap feeling bitterness; spitefulness too fussy about food clothing etc. sweetly flowing gruesome; suggesting death rough awkward end (a debt) by setting aside money to make unnecessary get rid of lack of seriousness practicing self-denial; austere; stark to portray depict sketch out

paean nadir emote fervor congeal verve gauche lope expostulate discourse lionize dilettante noisome bandy dogmatic epicurean sumptuous craven lassitude ostentation sanguine irksome prodigal brash requite imperious didactic presage sophomoric trifling drone verdant ensconce intransigent prodigious palatial agog desiccant

song of praise or triumph lowest; weakest point stir up excite warmth of feelings earnestness make or become stiff and solid spirit vigor enthusiasm hence; awkward move along with long strides argue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest speech lecture treat as a famous person a lover of an art or science offensive; disgusting (smell) discuss lightly or glibly; exchange (words) heatedly positive certain arbitrary without room for discussion devoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment) magnificent cowardly weariness; tiredness display to obtain admiration or envy cheerful; confident; optimistic tiresome wasteful; reckless with money hasty rush; cheeky; saucy repay give in return commanding; haughty; arrogant intended to instruct warning sign being immature unimportant male bee person who isn't self-employed fresh and green To settle (oneself) securely or comfortably uncompromising enormous; wonderful magnificent eager/excited substance used to absorb moisture

philistine broach wile heretic supine reactionary raconteur ferment qualm hauteur perfidious festoon rumple propitious remonstrate roll curmudgeon bequest inchoate facetious fatuous reproach wan rapacious stymie baleful obtrusive preen jibe extricable figurehead benison provident rivet barrage fetid burgeon overweening

a smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge bring up; announce; begin to talk about a trick recreant, protestant,skeptic lying on the back slow to act passive opposing progress person who tells anecdotes substance become excited feeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness haughtiness treacherous; faithless a decorative chain or strip hanging between two points make rough auspicious; presenting favorable circumstances to protest object call calling of names bad-tempered person arrangement to give something at death not yet fully formed; rudimentary; elementary humorous; funny; jocular without sense foolish; self-satisfaction scold upbraid looking ill, not bright greedy (esp for money) to hinder obstruct or block harmful; ominous causing evil projecting; prominent; undesirably noticeable tidy/show self-satisfaction gibe; make fun of that can be freed carved image on the prow of a ship blessing frugal; looking to the future fix take up secure metal pin artificial obstacle built across a river stinking grow forth send out buds presumptuously; arrogant; overbearing

discountenance refuse to approve of vacillation being uncertain hesitating eschew avoid pedantic bookish showing off learning impetuous having sudden energy; impulsive rueful dejected equanimity calmness of temperament hubris arrogant; pride kibosh block, halt, stop mendicant a beggar soporific producing sleep atonement repayment death of Jesus ford shallow place in a river (to cross) forswear renounce; disallow; repudiate excoriation severe criticism macerate make or become soft by soaking in water supplicate make a humble petition to saturnine gloomy; dark; sullen; morose skiff small boat boggle To hesitate as if in fear or doubt profundity depth blithe cheerful; casual; carefree slur join sounds/words (indistinct) contemn to scorn or despise blandness polite manner; comforting; uninteresting cloture closing device (in Parliament) to end a debate by voting hallow to make holy; consecrate tortuous devious/not straightforward egress way out exit scabbard sheath for the blade rant use extravagant language vacuity idleness dereliction deserting and leaving to fall into ruins seminal like a seed constituting a source; originative petrous like a rock hard stony prudish easily shocked; excessively modest mendacity dishonesty machination plot; scheme (esp. evil)

restive perspicacity labyrinthine esoteric perfidy entreat prune incumbents contrite maladroit probity manacle indigence fervid imbroglio stigmatize molt overhaul germane specious goad vestige cravat eddy cordon forage poignant depredation flax parsimonious exploit subsume aleck petulant rubicund severance ineluctable platitude

refusing to move reluctant to be controlled quick judging and understanding to entangle the state of affairs abstruse intended only for a small circle of treachery breaking of faith ask earnestly dried plum silly person official duties filled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing tactless; clumsy uprightness incorruptibility principle chains for the hands or feet poverty showing earnest feeling complicated and embarrassing situation describe somebody scornfully lose hair/feathers before new growing examine thoroughly to learn about the condition relevant; pertinent to illogical of questionable truth or merit something urging a person to action trace or sign piece of linen worn as a necktie circular or spiral movement (e.g.. of wind) line (of police acting as a guard) food for horses and cattle deeply moving keen plundering pale yellow (hair) a plant too economical; miserly brilliant achievement develop use selfishly include under a rule one who considers himself smarter than others unreasonably; impatient red and healthy severing certain; inevitable a trite or banal statement unoriginality

lugubrious insouciant halcyon officious gouge interdict onerous predilection flout demagogue belligerent chary feint profligate impute upbraid cabal deprecate obsequious inveterate retard spurious propitiatory maudlin shunt aplomb dulcet tautology inured nemesis gregarious denouement hone cursory forge impecunious sordid argot

mournful; excessively sad unconcerned; carefree calm and peaceful too eager or ready to help offer advice tool for cutting grooves in wood prohibit forbid needing effortl burdensome special liking mental preference reject mock to go against (as in going against tradition) person appealing not to reasons (person nation) waging war cautious; wary pretend wasteful prodigal licentious extravagant to attribute to a cause or source ascribe scold reproach a scheme or plot a group of plotters protest against; express disapproval of too eager to obey or serve deep-rooted. long-established check hinder false; counterfeit conciliatory; appeasing; mitigating sentimental in a silly or tearful way send from one track to another lay aside evade discussion self-confidence melodious; harmonious a repetition a redundancy accustomed to adapted deserved and unavoidable punishment for wrong doing living in societies liking the company an outcome or solution; the unraveling of a plot stone used for sharpening tools quick; hurried workshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead having little or no money wretched; comfortless; contemptible jargon; slang

plethora glut sinuous winding; undulating serpentine vigilant member of a vigilance committee libertine immoral person desultory aimless;haphazard; digressing at random propinquity nearness in time or place affinity of nature salacious obscene augury omenl sign harangue a long passionate speech odium intense hatred or dislike turgid excessively ornate swollen or bloated recalcitrant disobedient harrow to distress; create stress or torment mulct to deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc. homiletics act of preaching eclat Great brilliance, as of performance or achievement foible defect of character (a person is wrongly proud) epistle letter deposition dethronement; depositing inculcate fix firmly by repetition tangential suddenly changeable gainsay to deny; to oppose middling fairly good but not very good countervail counterbalance moot open to discussion or debate; doubtful repertoire A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform nary not any; no; pinchbeck An alloy of zinc and copper used as imitation gold; A cheap imitation stentorian extremely loud and powerful finicky finical resort to frequently visit profane worldly having contempt for God divestiture taking off getting rid of giving up gossamer soft light; delicate material churl bad-tempered person temperance abstinence from alcohol self-control moderation truculence aggressiveness ferocity inveigh to attack verbally; denounce; deprecate diffidence shyness atavistic something reverting to an earlier type levee formal reception/embankment astringent substance that shrinks pucker wrinkle trepidation alarm excited state of mind opprobrious showing scorn or reproach diaphanous transparent; gauzy nugatory trifling/worthless rebuff snub distrait distracted tenuous insubstantial flimsy weak detumescence diminishing or lessening of swelling glean gather facts in small quantities disinter dig up from the earth vitiate lower the quality weaken the strength foppish like a man who pays too much attention to his clothes panegyric formal praise eulogy flak criticism; anti-aircraft guns ramify to be divided or subdivided to branch out plod continue doing something without resting refractory stubborn; unmanageable; intractable fecund fertile encomium warm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric expedient likely to be useful for a purpose pugnacious fond of in the habit of fighting vituperate curse abuse in words trenchant forceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive

incisive disconcert upset the self-possession of quail lose courage turn frightened obloquy abusively; detractive language; sharp criticism; vituperation discomfit confuse embarrass impudent rash; indiscreet quaff drink deeply untoward unfortunate inconvenient sermon reproving a person for his faults voluble fluent sublime extreme; astounding rabble mob crowd the lower classes of populace calumny slander; aspersion peremptory urgent; imperative; unchallenged; ending debate strut a supporting bar blandishment flattery; coaxing cant insincere talk/jargon bereft rob or dispossess of something (material) fetter to shackle put in chains prosaic straightforward.; lacking in imagination and spirit turpitude wickedness shamefulness glib ready and smooth but not sincere raffish showing vulgar in nature or appearance; tawdry ensign flag/badge contumacious insubordinate rebellious asperity roughness; harshness; ill temper; irritability meretricious attractive on the surface but of little value simper (give a) silly/selfconscious smile idyll a carefree episode or experience teetotal oppose to alcohol incense make angry veritable real rightly named invective abusive language; curses mien demeanor implicate to be involved endemic epidemic hirsute hairy; shaggy unencumbered easy-going trifle sophistry fallacious; reasoning faulty logic impugned challenged to be doubted surfeit satiate feed to fulness or to excess quotidian banal; everyday umbrage offense resentment miseenscene the stage setting or scenery of a play felicitous suitably expressed; well chosen; apropos hack cut roughly; hired horse toady obsequious flatterer peregrination traveling about wandering mettle quality of endurance or courage ineffable to great to be described in words ecumenical representing the whole Christian world incipient beginning canvass discuss thoroughly sort of touting plaintive mournful; melancholy; sorrowful pine waste away through sorrow or illness ostensible seeming appearing as such professed tout To solicit customers, votes, or patronage piquant agreeably pungent; stimulating tamp tap or drive down by repeated light blows forbear refrain from; be patient; ancestor slate king of blue-grey stone propose criticize minatory menacing; threatening stanch to stop the flow of a fluid fledged able to fly trained experienced plumb get to the root of deferential showing respect sundry various miscellaneous; separate stipple paint with dots blatant noisy and rough aspersion slander demur to hesitate; raise objections consternation surprise and fear; dismay spurn have nothing to do reject or refuse cadge to beg; to get by begging bedizen to adorn especially in a cheap showy manner purvey provide supply desuetude cessation of use disuse suppliant asking humbly beseeching presumption arrogance brummagem Cheap and showy countenance to favor or approve of belabor beat hard obstreperous noisy; loud redoubtable formidable causing fear balk obstacle purposely to get on the way of supercilious disdainful characterized by haughty scorn trite not new virago a loud domineering woman a scold or nag stygian hence; dark; gloomy rebus puzzle in which pictures stand for words orison prayer preponderance greatness in number strength weight reprobate person hardened in sin; one devoid of decency hermetic sealed by fusion expiation ending; expiring vagary strange act or idea sententious short and pithy full of maxims/proverbs trencherman person who eats a lot hew make by hard work cut (by striking) proscribe denounce as dangerous dissemble speak or behave so as to hide something (in mind) portent omen marvelous threatening imperviousness haughty; arrogant; commanding picaresque involving clever rogues or adventurers pileous Covered with hair venal ready to do something dishonest doggerel trivial poorly constructed verse splenetic bad-tempered;irritable peripatetic wandering imprecation an invocation of evil a curse froward intractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn profligacy shameless immorality lithe bending; twisting mettlesome courageous; high-spirited petrified taken away power (to think feel act) succor assistance relief in time of distress fulsome disgusting offensive due to excessiveness ferret discover by searching

search travesty parody/imitation duress threats to compel somebody puissance strength acarpous effete no longer fertile; worn out pied of mixed colors effete infertile; worn out; weak edacious voracious; devouring constrain compel sobriquet nickname wend to go proceed fulmination bitter protest nibble show some inclination to accept (an offer) ponderous heavy; bulky; dull brook to tolerate; endure palaver To flatter; to cajole pique hurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity) slake to assuage to satisfy allay salutary remedial wholesome causing improvement detraction slandering verbal attack aspersion welter turmoil a bewildering jumble repast meal abraid to awaken or rouse nostrum a quack remedy; an untested cure stint to be thrifty to set limits pith essential part force soft liquid substance suborn induce by bribery or something to commit perjury nonplused greatly surprised refulgent shining; brilliant expatiate to roam wander freely fustian bombastic garble make unfair selection from facts recondite little known; abstruse scurvy mean; contemptible mince pronounce or speak affectedly euphemize epithet adjective sedulous persevering prolix tiring because too long importune beg urgently solicit (of a prostitute) involute complex bilge bulge; the protuberance of a cask cavalcade a possession sere make hard and without feeling droll jesting descry catch sight of see something in the distance brazen made of brass repine at be discontented with limn paint portray wag merry person lucubrate write in scholarly fashion coruscate sparkle crass without refinement or sensitivity; gross. consequential pompous self important foment put something warm (to lessen the pain) testiness witness/evidence recreancy cowardice a cowardly giving up arrant in the highest degree quibble try to avoid by sophistication lam a hasty escape; flight. Archaic marked by the characteristics of an earlier period imbibe to consume (liquids) by drinking; drink repose rest;sleep perfunctorily performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial impasse a position or situation from which there is no escape; deadlock pulchritudinous physically beautiful; comely. eupeptic good digestion

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Basic Question and Answer on Computer, Internet and Information Technology

Q.What is the most appropriate software for calculating in computer?

Ans :Microsoft Excel

What is meant by LASER?

Ans: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

A complete Microcomputer system includes ?

Ans: Microprocessor, memory, peripheral equipment.

What is Windows?

Ans: A personal computer operating system from Microsoft.

What is computer networking?

Ans: A system in which computers are connected to share information and resources.

What does System Software Includes?

Ans: The operating system and all the utilities that enable the computer to function.

What is the other name of Main Memory?

Ans: Primary Memory

What is full form of BSIC?

Ans: Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.

What is Telemedicine?

Ans: A process of treatment through communication technologies.

Who is the inventor of punch card?

Ans: Joseph Marie Jacquard

What kind of device is Monitor?

Ans: Output device

What is facebook?

Ans: A popular Social networking site

What is OCR?

Ans: OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a computer software designed to translate image of type written test.

What is Computer Virus?

Ans: One kind of program, which is harmful to computer operation.

Two types of commonly used printers are?

Ans: Dot Matrix printer and Laser printer

Write the name of different computer storage device.

Ans. Hard disk, Floppy disk, Compact disk

Who is the legend of computer world?

Ans: Bill Gates

What is the meaning of CC in case of E-mail?

Ans: Carbon Copy

The word Computer is derived from?

Ans: Compute

Adobe Photoshop is a Graphics Software

What is the name of the first Computer Network?

Ans: ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Administration Network)

What is the number of Computer Generation?

Ans: Five

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BIOS is a Software The IP Address 125.111.5.4 belongs to which of the following class Class B A CD-ROM drive is labeled with 52X. Here52X is a measurement of Data Transfer Rate Data transfer rate of a Dial-up Modem is measured in Kbps The most distinctive difference between in LAN and a WAN is Distance Covered Which of the following components (Hard Disk, Compact disk, Magnetic Tape, RAM) has the highest failure risk? RAM Which kind of mathematics does the computer use in operations? Binary The command Shift + Delete will send the file to the? this command will delete the file permanently The add or remove programs utility can be found in - Control Panel One Megabyte is equal to 106 bytes Which menu includes the command find ? - Edit The base 16 number system is Hexadecimal What kind of secondary storage is provided by magnetic disks? - Slow Speed, High Capacity

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Poverty is often an obstacle to higher studies. His action is contrast to his profession. Your plan is open to objection. A sinner has to atone for his sins. I have no taste for music. He entered into the room. He was absent from the meeting. He pretended to madness. I have no appetite for food. I have no objection to the proposal. A lazy boy always despairs of success in life. Students should have regard for their teachers.

UPDATE: Includes New Fill in the Blanks and Grammar for BCS Test Preparation No one can ____________ that he is clever . Answer: Deny The ministers arrived __________ a decision last night . Answer : at He is devoid ______ common sense. Answer: of He ran fast lest he _________ miss the train. Answer : should What are you so angry ______? Answer : for To stay healthy, we must plan to have a balanced ________. Answer : Diet

English grammar is not ________ to understand. Answer: too difficult If we want concrete proof, we are looking for ? Answer: Clear Evidence When a character speaks his thoughts alone it is called ? Answer: Soliloquy When something is out of its time it is called ? Answer: anachronism I dont know what she is talking _______. Answer: about In what way is your job _______ than mine? Answer: better In case _______ fire, leave the building. Answer: of He fantasized _________ winning the lottery. Answer: about

Grammar For BCS Test Preparation

The meaning of the word obese is - very fat Prior to means before Paediatric relates to the treatment of children The word ecological is related to -environment Maiden Speech means first speech Out and Out means thoroughly A pilgrim is a person who undertakes a journey to a Holy Place Razzmatazz means - a noisy exciting activity Salarium is a Latin word that means Salary Bill of fare is a list of dishes at restaurant.

The word imbibe means - to drink An Ordinance is a - law Bottomline means the essential point Handsome is that handsome does. The verb of the word shortly is - shorten The noun of the word waste is -wastage Stand Up is imperative sentence Through thick and thin means Under all conditions.